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James Webb Space Telescope hit by micrometeoroid just months into flight


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[NASA Webb] In late May, Webb sustained a dust-sized micrometeroid impact to a primary mirror segment. Not to worry: Webb is still performing at a level that exceeds all mission requirements. Our first images will #UnfoldTheUniverse on July 12.